It was the day after the wedding, the servants were busy cleaning up the Great Hall and throne room and serving breakfast to the guests. The sun found the newly weds together still in bed, arms wrapped around each other and their bodies covered by thick fur blanket. Kim woke up first, she took a glance at her wife and smile. She caressed her cheeks with her fingers and gazed upon her beauty. Pie then woke up, stretched her arms for a while and then got on top of Kim. She lied on Kim's chest and listened to her heart beat “Good morning my princess.” “Good morning love.” Pie's reply made Kim smile. She then got up from Kim's chest and gave Kim a sweet kiss. Kim then hugged her tight and starts to tickle her, they were both laughing until a knock on the door surprises them. “You're highnesses, I beg your pardon but His Grace demands Prince Kim's presence in the council room.” Kim looked at Pie with confusion and whispered “What could father want this early in the morning?” She gives Pie a peck on the lips then replied to the guard. “Tell father I'll be there.” Kim then stood up and starts to dress up. “Pie, I'm sorry but I really need to go. I'll see you right after the council meeting is done. I promise.” Pie pouts “Alright, don't make your wife wait too long.” “Yes, dearest wife.” Kim kissed Pie on the lips and then opened the door and left. When Kim entered the council room, he noticed that everyone was wearing their armor, she knew what it meant and she felt fear crawl up her spine. “Thank you for coming son, I know it's your first day wedded to Pie.” King Anapan apologized to Kim as he offers her a seat next to him, Kim nodded and sat. Duke Keenan, Zee's father starts the meeting:

Duke Keenan: “This morning, we received a message from the rangers on the outer perimeter of the wall. Three towns were attacked, there were no survivors. The darklings are closing in on our borders.”

King Anapan: “I will take three thousand men and end this threat myself. I will not allow this filth enter the gates of Dhiratva.” Kim was shocked by her father's decision. He has always met armies on the field but not this kind which made her really nervous. She did not oppose him, for now. “We'll depart at dawn, the day after tomorrow.”

King Arkom: “My sword will join you tomorrow. Van, prepare the troops.”

Kim: “Father, I shall join you as well.”

King Anapan: “No, you're duty now is to your wife. And I will need someone to look after the kingdom while I'm gone. You and Zee will stay here.” Kim and Zee looked at each other in disbelief. The council meeting has ended, the generals are now preparing the men for battle. Kim then asked her father to speak with her privately.

Kim: “Father, what are you doing? You can't leave now.”

King Anapan: “As protector of the realm, it is my duty to see this through. I have been fighting battles long before you were born. This battle will not only determine the faith of our kingdom, but Vithara as well.”

Kim: “But must you go there yourself? But Mother is already.. I, I..”

King Anapan: “ You've always been a good son, any man, highborn or not will be proud to have you. You never disappointed me. I am doing this to make sure that you and Pie and Zee can live in peace. All great treasures come with great price.” He then pats Kim's head. “Now, I believe a beautiful woman is waiting for her prince. Go to her Kim, don't worry about me.” King Anapan smiles as he pats Kim's back. Kim nods and smiles as well. She starts to walk the opposite direction, she takes a glimpse of her father. Kim arrived at the residential wing, Pie was with her mother and Jane and Puey. Pie and her mother were in tears and Jane and Puey were comforting them. Kim hurried to Pie and kneeled before her. “Kim..” Pie was sobbing, “I know Pie.” She hugged Pie tight. “Pie, your grace, have no fear. We're talking about the Dragon King and the Warlord Turtle here. They are fearsome warriors, they will not go down easily.” Kim tries to comfort them as she tries to hide her worries. “Kim, are you going too?” Pie asked. “No, I'll stay here with you.” Kim kisses Pie on her cheek. For a moment, their worries vanished. Later that evening, Pie and Kim offered to cook for the meal that their family will eat together. Jane and Puey offered to help as well as Yam. They cooked roasted beef and baked fish with vegetables. They all enjoyed the evening together, Kim played her instruments and sang. The night passed quickly, the dawn was fast approaching. The whole family did not sleep, King Anapan, King Arkom and Duke Keenan all wore their armors, their daggers and their swords. Zee and Aunt In hugged Duke Keenan, aunt In gave him her white hand scarf. Duke Keenan bowed and mounted his horse. King Arkom bids his farewell to his late wife's portrait, he whispered a short prayer and bowed then Kim hugged him. They both bowed and King Anapan left. Pie and her mother also bids their farewell to King Arkom. He hugged his wife and daughter, kissed them both then left. Hundreds of banners floats on the skies as the reds and blues mixed in the formation. Upon the Lords' arrival, the army starts to march, the thundering descent of the greatest army from the mountains shakes the palace itself. White rose petals rained on the marching army, the villagers and wall guards stood sentry with candles to bid the brave warriors goodbye. Kim, Pie and the entire royal family watched as their loved ones leave the Wall. A majestic yet mournful sight, like the knights and heroes in the songs off to battle evil beasts. Kim squeezed Pie's hand and watch the army slowly disappear in the breaking dawn.

Meanwhile, in an abandoned castle in an unknown place, a hooded figure lurks, “My lord, finally we will have our revenge. Your son is doing very well.” Then a shadow appeared, “He his a Necromancer Prince, he is expected to do well. Soon, these arrogant dragons and their turtle friends will know what is is like to loose everything they hold dear.” The shadow disappeared.

Snow starts to pour heavily on Dhiratva, the army has made camp near the frozen river. They lit every corner of the camp and guards were patrolling. As the night grows deep, the fire pits turn into embers and the guards weary. Shadows lurk the dark, then a howl wakes the entire camp. Then a black arrow hits the patrol guard, blood spurted on the captain's face, then thousands of arrows rained on the men. Howls and growls together with scream of men echoed the plains. King Anapan commands the army into turtle formation but the darkling seem to know this and made it impossible for them to group. They soldiers have no choice but to fight man to man. Swords and spears clash on metal and flesh, blood was every where. Out from the shadows, a figure starts to emerge. It was mounted on a black stallion, it wore black armor, its face was covered by the demon shaped visor of the helmet. It starts to attack the soldiers, men were instantly cut down by its black blade. King Arkom sees this and engaged the creature. He swings his sword against the Black Knight, its blow was blocked by its sword. He hits it with sword, again and again yet no he was not able to damage the armor of the Black Knight. Then, it suddenly grabbed him and threw him. It tightens its grip on the sword and was about to strike when King Anapan blocked him. They started to engage in combat, swords tingle and the snow was almost a foot deep, making it difficult to move. In a split second, King Anapan lost his footing and the Black Knight strikes. Its blade pierced through the armor and the King's flesh. He was blood was soaking the snow around him, the Black Knight was about to give him the final blow but an flaming arrow pierced through the Black Knights, armor. It retreats as well as the rest of the aroka jivas. It was King Arkom who shot the arrow, he hurried to King Anapan's side and took him in his arms. A dragon's blood has been spilled.